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About our VA community care network and covered services
Our VA community care network helps us offer Veterans quality health care outside VA, in their local communities, when needed. Learn about our network and covered services. And get answers to common q...
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Ang PACT Act at ang iyong mga VA benefits
Ang PACT Act ay isang bagong batas na nagpapalawak sa VA health care at sa mga benepisyo para sa mga Beteranong nahantad sa mga burn pit, Agent Orange, at iba pang nakakalasong sustansya. Nagdadagdag ...
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COVID-19 testing at VA
We offer free COVID-19 diagnostic lab tests for Veterans who are enrolled in VA health care. We may also offer self-test kits at some VA health facilities. Read this page to learn how to schedule a la...
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Article type: Question and answer
Can I get free health care and prescriptions as a Veteran?
You can get free VA health care for any illness or injury that we determine is related to your military service. We refer to these illnesses and injuries as “service-connected” condition...
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Choosing between urgent and emergency care
When you need medical care quickly, choosing the right provider can save you time, money, and stress. Read this page to understand when to choose urgent care, when to call 911 or go to the emergency r...
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Copay exemptions for American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans
Beginning April 4, 2023, eligible American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans no longer have to pay a copay for VA health care services and urgent care. And we’ll review copays we received for c...
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Article type: Question and answer
Does VA cover Indian Health Service or Tribal Health Programs care?
Yes. We cover the cost of care for eligible Veterans at many Indian Health Service (IHS), Tribal Health Programs (THP), and Urban Indian Organization (UIO) facilities. If you’re an eligibl...
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Does VA cover nursing home, assisted living, or other long-term care?
As a Veteran, you may be able to get long-term care services like assisted living, residential (live-in), or home health care. Care settings may include: Nursing homes Assisted-living centers Private ...
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Eligibility for community care outside VA
As a Veteran, you may be eligible to get care outside VA. This means we’ll pay for the cost of your care from a health care provider in our community care network. Keep reading on this page to ...
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Article type: About
Getting emergency care at non-VA facilities
If you think your life or health is in danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. You don’t need to check with us first. But if you go to a non-VA facility—even one that...